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Hydroxycut Lawsuits
Popular over-the-counter dietary supplements marketed as Hydroxycut have been linked to serious side effects like liver damage, liver failure and death. A Hydroxycut recall was issued on May 1, 2009, and potential lawsuits are being pursued for individuals who have experienced problems caused by the weight-loss products.
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Black Box Warning Added About Side Effects of Exjade
The FDA has announced that it is requiring a new “black box” warning to alert patients to the potential dangers of Exjade side effects, an iron-reducing medication made by Novartis AG, which could increase the risk of kidney problems, liver problems and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hydroxycut Liver Damage Cases Highlighted in New Study
U.S. researchers say that they have conducted a study which further links the weight-loss supplement Hydroxycut to liver damage, acute liver failure and death.
HIV Drug Videx Side Effects Linked to Liver Problems: FDA
Federal regulators are warning that the Bristol-Myers Squib HIV drug Videx appears to be linked to rare liver problems, known as non-cirrotic portal hypertension, which could be fatal for some users.
M-Drol Lawsuit Filed Over Liver Damage From Dietary Supplement
Two men are suing the makers of M-Drol and P-Plex, two muscle-building dietary supplements sold online, which they allege caused them to suffer liver damage.
Intelence Side Effects Linked to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Skin Reactions
The FDA announced last week that the warning label for the HIV drug Intelence has been updated to warn about the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme.
Alli Liver Damage Risk Refuted by GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline PLC has released a statement in support of their orlistat-based weight-loss drug Alli, following the FDA’s announcement Monday that they are investigating reports of liver damage that may be linked to Alli and Xenical.
Avandia Heart Failure and Death Risk Higher Than Actos: Study
According to new research, the risk of heart failure or death from side effects of Avandia is higher among older patients than with the competing drug Actos, raising further questions about whether the continued use of Avandia is medically justified.
Risk of Actos and Avandia Fractures Increased for Men and Women: Study
The findings of a new study appear to add to the evidence that the side effects of Avandia and Actos, two diabetes drugs in a class of medications known as thiazolidinediones, could cause users to suffer debilitating bone fractures, finding that both men and women who take the drugs could be at an increased risk. [...]
Avandia Liver Failure Side Effects Renew Calls for Recall
New research highlights the potential risk of liver failure from Avandia, renewing calls from the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen for an Avandia recall to be issued by the FDA.
Concentrated Acetaminophen Drop Recall: Possible Dosing Errors
More than 5,600 bottles of concentrated acetaminophen drops for infants have been recalled due to risk of overdose, liver injury or death from dosing errors.
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